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Crete Jeep and Quad Safaris: The 15 Best Off-Road Days

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Twenty minutes inland from any resort the tarmac runs out and the island turns into dirt track, abandoned village and mountain plateau. Land Rovers, quads and buggies all cover it, and every operator finishes somewhere with a view and a taverna. Below: route, vehicle, group size, how much of the day is spent driving, and what lunch adds.

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Price and Value for a $70 Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

1.From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,444 reviews · 4 hours · from $70Our pick

Half-day quad bike safari from Rethymno with mountain trails, shallow-water crossings, Café Gidospito by Lake Potami, and Prassies breaks.

“This activity was one of the best things I have done in my life! Nicolas our guide was the best, and the whole team was great from pick-up to drop-off. We drove to the bottom and tops of mountains, and I couldn’t stop smiling. I felt safe and supported by our guide. Highly recommend! I will be back in Rethymno just to do this activity again! Thank you to Nicolas and team!”

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Cheesemaking, goats, and the real rhythms of shepherding

2.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Land Rover safari from Heraklion with mountain villages, Zeus cave area, cheesemaking, and a hearty tavern lunch with unlimited wine.

“We booked this trip for October 9, 2024. We learned shortly before arriving in Greece the Cave of Zeus tour was closed, however, our guide Kosta more than made up for it! We were picked up first, so from the very beginning he regaled us with his knowledge and history of his home; little nuggets of information that gave us a better understanding of Crete's rich history. The island has so many hidden gems. We loved the random stops to see nuts, fruit, vegetables, even seasoning growing along the road. Feed the goats! We thoroughly enjoyed the fresh food and drinks served at lunch. They waste NOTHING, even leftover lunch…”

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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - The quad driving lesson is the real confidence builder

3.Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews · from $93

Half-day quad safari in Crete with cliff views, a working olive mill tasting, Achlada ghost village, and Fodele orange break.

“Awesome experience!! Initially I was hesitant as it was rainy but they had ponchos and went another route to avoid the steep areas and we had a phenomenal trip. The views, the tour of the ghost town was educational and so interesting. I would definitely recommend this as a top must do when in Crete!!”

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Archanes Views for Quads, and Mt. Juktas for Jeep and Buggy

4.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 941 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Go quad, buggy, or Jeep off-road in Crete from Heraklion. Hit caves, gorges, villages, and a lunch stop plus a beach swim.

“Pick-up and drop off was seamless. Once we arrived, we were given cold bottled water and signed our waivers. The ATV ride itself was amazing and we were riding for a looooong time! you definitely got your monies worth! We stopped at different locations (a cave, and church on a hill, the beach) and were given time to explore. During one stop we were given the most delicious grapes ever!! The restaurant we were taken to was excellent. Usually when an excursion offers food it's not that good, but I could not make one complaint regarding our food or our experience at the restaurant. The beach was our last stop,…”

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Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

Crete: Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour - Pickup, comfort, and how to pack for a full day

5.Lasithi Plateau and Cave of Zeus Off-Road Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Crete off-road safari with Zeus cave, Lasithi Plateau views, farm cheese tasting, submerged village Sfendili, and a wood-oven lunch in Krasi.

“This trip was incredible. Our guide Vagelis was amazing, he was so friendly, funny, and made the entire day entertaining and very informative. The cave of Zeus was closed but we went to an olive oil factory instead which was really interesting in seeing how olive oil is produced and how the locals harvest and take their olives for oil production 10/10 would highly recommend this trip and especially Vagelis and Nikos!”

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Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete - The ATV warm-up: theory first, then hands-on practice

6.Agia Pelagia Quad Safari to Discover the Authentic Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 877 reviews · from $98

Ride an ATV through Crete inland, with Achlada ghost village and Fodele stops. Small group, guided views, orange juice option.

“You are mostly driving on paved roads with some backroads sprinkled in. They first take you uphill to an Olive factory for some olive tasting, followed by a stop where they walk you thru’ an abandoned Cretan village. Then you drive down towards the beach and then takRead more”

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Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience - Pickup Timing, Vehicle Feel, and What the Day “Costs” in Your Energy

7.Georgioupolis Full-Day Land Rover Safari Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 855 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

8-hour 4x4 Cretan safari from Rethymno and Chania, with Lake Kournas, mountain off-road, swim, tastings, lunch, and olive oil.

“Kostas took us on a fantastic trip through the mountains. Everything from pick-up to lunch on the south shore of the island was top notch. He even stopped so we could take pictures of the goats on the side of a cliff. Great tour, would recommend to anyone looking to get out into the countryside for the day.”

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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Pickup around Rethymno, and why the logistics feel easy

Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari - Pickup, safety briefing, and that all-important test drive

9.Georgioupolis Quad ATV Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 714 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Ride an ATV in Crete’s White Mountains, visit villages and olive mills, and tour a modern olive oil factory, all in 4 hours.

“Fantastic activity with some great views, an opportunity to taste local olive oil, and a lovely local village with a 200 year old olive oil factory. Would highly recommend.”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner - Getting ready in Malia: safety briefing plus quad confidence

10.Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Crete quad safari from Malia with Milatos Cave, hilltop chapel views, olive oil tasting, off-road tracks, plus lunch and dinner in 5 hours.

“We had a fantastic day, tour guides were great, although we didn’t know we could go swimming so we didn’t bring swimming gear”

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Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route - Aposelemis Basin Reservoir and the Roman aqueduct stop

11.Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 652 reviews · 8 hours · from $110

Drive Crete’s mountain Minoan Path in a Land Rover, meet shepherds, taste cheese and raki, then enjoy lunch with unlimited wine on Lassithi Plateau.

“Daryl was a wonderful guide. Informative, polite and very helpful. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari - Price and what $72.56 actually covers in Crete terms

12.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Half-day quad safari from Rethymno to Potami Dam Lake, Prassano Gorge, and mountain viewpoints, with transfers, guide, and dusty fun.

“Fun time for all ages! It was truly an exciting adventure! Highly recommend this way to explore Rethymno!”

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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

Quad Safari Off-Road Tour - The Quads and Safety Routine Before You Hit the Dirt

13.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $99

Small-group quad safari in Crete: off-road riding, olive oil factory, Milatos Cave, beach swim, fishing villages, lunch, transfers.

“The guides are awesome, the tour is amazing. I just wished we went to the beach AFTER going on the dirt road, so at least we could clean up easily.”

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer - The First Fuel Stop at Omalia Olive Press

Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

Quad Safari Tour - Explore The Wild Side of Crete - Getting Ready: License and the Helmet-Lesson Combo